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NewStAnd newsletter - 29th January 2010 |
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29th January 2010 Dear Parents, Haiti Earthquake AppealLast Monday we had our non uniform day and cake sale to raise money for Haiti Earthquake Appeal. The total raised was £350 which is fantastic. At the moment we are looking into collaborating with other community groups and jointly purchasing a shelter box at a cost of £480.Thank you to everyone involved. Education SundayThis years' service will take place on Sunday 28th February at St Andrew's Church. Revd Simon Brignall and I look forward to welcoming you and your family at 10.00am. CoachesWe have had a requested from one of the coach drivers to make parents aware that in the mornings he is often held up by parents pulling in to drop off children.Please use consideration at these busy times. Hot MealsAny more survey replies welcome. As a result of your responses to date, the governing body has decided to go ahead with implementation at the beginning of the summer term. More details to follow.CoatsPlease make sure you bring a well labelled coat to school everyday.DogsI have recently been aware that some owners have brought dogs onto the school premises. Please remember that in the interests of the health of all pupils, staff and visitors that this is not permitted. Thank you for your support in this matter. WebsitePlease visit our website www.standrewsyetminster.org.uk from which you can access Tesco and many other stores to make your on line purchases or to buy school uniform. Doing this directly raises money for our school through the 'affiliates' scheme. To date we have raised well over £300.The website is, however, far more than simply a money raiser. It is a vibrant and exciting insight into the life of our school and through its regular use you can avail yourself of important 'newsletters' or 'school news' which may have been lost in transit between home and school. Don't forget to use the Contact Us link to give feedback about the site. Early Warning School Closure due to weatherPlease check our website before making your journey to school if in doubt. Bus ChildrenThe policy of the Education Transport Department is that if buses do not run in the morning, they will not run in the afternoons- even if the weather improves. If I am notified by one of the bus companies that their buses are not running in the morning, I will be available from about 8am to answer queries.If parents choose to bring children to school in the morning they must also collect them in the afternoon. When road and weather conditions are 'marginal' it is up to individual bus drivers to decide whether or not to operate as it is felt that each driver is the best judge of what condition are likely to be on his particular route. In the event of extreme weather during the school day, parents are advised to contact the school to make arrangement for the collection of their children. All pupils will remain in the care of school staff until parents arrive. Please note that, on an occasion such as this, I have decided that no child will travel home by bus in order to avoid the possibility of them arriving home to an empty house. Class AssembliesDate Class Time 29th January Willow 2.30pm 5th February Ash 2.30pm 12th February Chestnut 2.30pm 26 February Oak 2.30pm 5th March 12th March Acorn Holly 2.30pm 2.30pm Class assemblies take place on Friday afternoons and are usually scheduled for 2.30pm. I extend a welcome to all who wish to attend their child's assembly but encourage you to confirm the exact timing of each assembly with Sandra McVeigh one day prior to the date. P.T.A.You are invited to the next meeting on Tuesday 2nd February at the White Hart at 8pm.GovernorA vacancy exists for a Parent Governor at St. Andrew's C.E. Primary School. If you are interested please submit your name and details to Carinna Vickers, c/o school office by 9th February.Christmas Plays 2009Last chance to get your Christmas 2009 DVD's - £7 each or £10 for any two.Eco DayShortly before Easter - more details to follow.Dates for Diary20 - 31 January - Big Garden Birdwatch.2nd February - PTA Meeting. 12th February - Valentine's Disco. Half term 15th to 19th February. Team Theme Football Course - 15th & 16th February. (More info. to follow). 25th February - Lion Heart Challenge - Business Enterprise Day at Gryphon School. 25th February - Football coach coming weekly into school to work with KS2. 28th Feb - Education Sunday Service at St Andrew's Church, Yetminster. 5th March - PTA Quiz Night. 10th March - Choir Competition organised by Rotary Club - Class Ash & Willow. 16th March - School Nurse - Willow Class height & weight measurement. 17th, 24th and 30th March Parent Consultations.. Details to follow. 19th March - Open Air Campaign Assembly. 28th March - Easter Extravaganza at Yetminster Village Hall. (PTA) Friday 2nd - 18th April Easter break. (Children return to school on Tuesday 20th April. Monday 19th April - Inset Day - staff only. April - PTA - Possible car boot sale if enough interest. 13th May - Parents Evening at The Gryphon School - Willow Class. 18th May - The Gryphon staff visiting Class Willow. Yours sincerely Stephen Williams Head teacher |
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